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Location: Statewide

Training Type: Online Real Time

Total Hours: 0.75

Level: Introductory

Cost: Free

Scholarship: No

Contact Information:

Becka Wilcke
(802) 448-3464
becka@vermontafterschool.org

SEL Micro-Training: Empathy for Self Brendan Rooney

Special Topics: Afterschool ,
Sponsor: Vermont Afterschool Inc
Instructor: Marla Goldstein

When we are at our best, the sun seems to shine brighter, and there's a bounce in our step. We also have moments that feel quite the opposite. To address the ups and downs of life and work, this module explores inner critics, self-compassion and how to practice empathy for yourself so that you can be ready to lavish it on the children you serve.

Discover:

  • • that being human means having an inner critic
  • • strategies for building self-compassion and acceptance
  • • why self-empathy is a critical element in teaching empathy

Core Knowledge Area
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
Focus
  • School-Age
  • Mentors/Coaches
  • Program Directors/Managers
Session Dates
Session Times
November 19, 2025
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Additional Information